Search form

Search form

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is planning to use iPads to enhance its franchisee-training program. The chain will make manuals, recipes and other resources available on the iPads, which will be the property of the franchisees. "[H]aving an iPad with all information in an accessible and easy-to-update format helps to organize and plan all of the details that go into opening and operating a successful franchise," said Ashley Morris, the company's CEO.

The Capriotti's restaurant brand has added three notable investors: David Barr, a franchisee for Yum Brands, and J.D. and Shelly Sun, founders of BrightStar Care. Barr and J.D. Sun also joined the company's board.

The economy is still recovering from the recession, but young people are eager to own their own businesses, said Capriotti's Sandwich Shop CEO Ashley Morris. The good thing about becoming part of an established brand as a franchisee is that it "takes a lot of guesswork out," he said. Morris noted that the Capriotti's concept had already weathered "multiple business cycles, multiple recessions" when he got involved.

The Carstar body shops franchise is working with a charity called iPods for Wounded Veterans to support injured military members. Carstar has been collecting donations of electronics and money at its locations across the country. "I've always been one to give back to all the veterans in different capacities," said Jim Marshall, who owns a Carstar unit and set up the partnership with the charity. "This struck a note with me."

Franchisees for Domino's Pizza will hire thousands of people to meet demand during the holiday season, which is a very active time for the company. Stores will need delivery drivers, pizza-makers and other personnel.